This passage from Luke 4:42-44 shows Jesus seeking solitude, but being interrupted by crowds seeking Him. Despite His own need for solitude, He ministers to them, demonstrating compassion. The writer relates to this struggle, reflecting on the balance between serving others and seeking personal solitude with God. The prayer asks for guidance in navigating these tensions.
”Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel saying, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts.“. Zechariah 4:6 If I am doing things in my own might and power, I am missing out on Holy Spirit in my life. It... Continue Reading →
The passage from 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 explains that spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit. The author reflects on using these gifts for God's glory and prays for a deeper connection to these gifts. They also discuss the gift of healing and their desire to be open to God's work through them.
The author reflects on the importance of fearing the Lord and turning away from evil, highlighting personal growth through wisdom and learning. Emphasizing health as their focus for 2024, they acknowledge the need for divine assistance in achieving spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, relational, and financial health, seeking to honor God throughout the journey.
Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. Ephesians 4:31 Recently I recognized that I was withholding from my husband. It was a client who shared her own response that made me recognize the behavior in myself. I started to realize there were... Continue Reading →
The Whole Body emphasizes the importance of community and discipline in personal and collective growth within the context of Christian faith. Drawing parallels from the body, where each part plays its vital role for overall functionality, it suggests that discipleship requires a similar approach, based on mutual encouragement, correction, and personal discipline. The plea is for a willing spirit to correct or be corrected, fostering growth in love.
The writer reflects on Ephesians 2:10, emphasizing that God has designed every individual for a life of good deeds, equipping them for their purpose. They explore the concept of creation and purpose, inspired by a book called Everyday Genesis. They conclude with a prayer seeking alignment with their purpose and obedience to God's divine will.
I heard these words in a podcast I was listening to recently by a woman coach. I don’t remember which podcast, I was listening as I got ready for work, I believe it was an episode from Table For Daughters. But she repeated these three phases: Remnants of the past Grievances with the present Fears... Continue Reading →
“I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength for my work. I thank him for considering me worthy and appointing me to serve him,”. 1 Timothy 1:12 Too often in my life, I have questioned the Lord when it comes to being worthy or appointed to serve Him. As... Continue Reading →
What have you been working on? In May I started taking steps to open my own therapy business in my community. The process has taken longer than I expected but in October I started taking my first clients! In the midst of waiting on the counseling business to get up and going, I started learning... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 